Course code

IFI7179.DT

old course code

IFI7179

Course title in Estonian

Mänguteooria ja -disaini alused

Course title in English

Basics of Game Theory and Design

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The course aims to provide an overview of, and an introduction to, the fields of educational game design and game studies. The students will examine the concepts of play, digital games and game-based learning, familiarize themselves with the major areas of game studies, and gain an overview of game design techniques and game creation process.

Brief description of the course

The course begins with an introduction to games and play in general, followed by a more specific discussion of digital games and various theoretical perspectives regarding them. Then the concepts of gamification and digital learning games are introduced and educational paradigms that can be employed in such games are examined. The second half of the course builds on previously discussed concepts to provide an overview of game design process and techniques.
The course includes a number of group activities. Independent work consists of individual assignments and a final project where students present their own game ideas.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has a grasp of the key concepts in game design, game-based learning, and game studies;
- is able to analyze existing digital and analogue games from a range of perspectives;
- has a basic understanding of the process of game design.

Teacher

Mikhail Fiadotau

Additional information

To pass the course, students are required to have attended at least 70% of the classes and to have submitted at least four assignments and the final project. One point will be detracted for assignments submitted after the deadline.

Study programmes containing that course

Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/19.DT)
Educational Technology (IFHTM/19.DT)
Educational Technology (IFHTM/18.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/18.DT)
Educational Technology (IFHTM/17.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/17.DT)
Educational Technology (IFHTM/16.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/16.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/15.DT)